“Gaalware Strike: How Somali Forces Crushed a Terror Plot Before It Unfolded”

 Gaalware Strike: How Somali Forces Crushed a Terror Plot Before It Unfolded

The village of Gaalware, just 4 kilometers from Sabiid and Caanoole, became the scene of a high-stakes raid that changed the course of a deadly plot. On Sunday, Somali National Army’s elite Danab forces, in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, launched a preemptive operation targeting Al-Shabaab operatives gathering for a suspected attack.

What followed was swift, clinical, and game-changingAt least 25 militants, including three senior commanders, were killed. Seized alongside their bodies were a trove of weapons: six PKM machine guns, two RPGs, and 17 AK-47 rifles.

This wasn't just a tactical success—it was a strategic statementBy eliminating both leadership and firepower in a single move, the operation delivered a massive blow to the group’s momentum in Lower Shabelle.

With the federal government pledging continued collaboration with Somali Armed Forces and local communities, it’s clear that the mission to erase Al-Shabaab’s influence is not just alive—it’s accelerating.